Rio Shootout: Bus Passengers' Terrifying Escape During Police Operation

Rio de Janeiro Police Operation Sparks Shootout, Leaving Passengers Terrified. A large-scale police operation targeting the notorious Terceiro Comando Puro (TCP) drug gang in Rio de Janeiro's Complexo de Israel neighborhood on Tuesday morning resulted in an intense shootout. Videos circulating on social media show passengers on a bus and BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system crouching for cover as gunshots ring out. "Abaixa! Abaixa!" ('Get down! Get down!') one passenger is heard shouting in the video. At least two people were reported injured. The operation involved the execution of arrest and search warrants. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement and residents alike in combating organized crime in the city. The Folha de S.Paulo reported that the operation is part of a broader effort to curb violence in the area. The event highlights the daily realities faced by many in Rio de Janeiro.